Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Introduced January 2014

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was released 13 months later than the WB1100F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS grades vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX530 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX530 HS
WB1100F | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB1100F
SX530 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the WB1100F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and WB1100F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 pounds) | 512g (1.13 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $379 | $250 |